The Queer Temple is a sacred space that uplifts, cherishes, and celebrates queer folks. Through a combination of stained-glass-like tapestries, draped fabric in a wide variety of colors, altars, and interactive elements, this space reclaims queerness as divine. Especially in the current political climate which often reduces queer and especially trans folks to very limited and often negative storylines, we desperately need nuanced sanctuaries for exploration, growth, renewal, healing, and re-story-ation.
The Queer Temple is a sacred space of exploration and connection, a sanctuary that uplifts, cherishes, and celebrates queerness including in local rural communities in and around Enfield, NY, where I live.
BIOGRAPHY
Cai Quirk (they/them or other neutral pronouns) is a genderqueer/fluid multi-disciplinary artist who connects gender, mythology, storytelling, and nature-based spirituality through photos, poems, stories, installations, and workshops.
https://www.instagram.com/caiquirk
Photo credits: Photos by Jill Bornand
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New York State Rural & Traditional Arts Fellowship 